I second the Belgian and German brew being 'best' overall , in what i've ever tasted ... The Belgian beers are a whole other beast compared to anything else usually ...
Make sure you try St. Bernardus and Westvleteren 12 (Belgian dark ales.)
Whollllyyyyy shit, are they good .

really? i do keep mine super ice cold, and pour it just perfectly - but i consider it more of a desert beer i suppose, i'll have two or three and be totally set for the night. i don't ever have hangovers from them, but i don't over do it either AND i usually don't drink anything after them. they're close to 9% alcohol if i remember right, which is what - two or three typical american beers? pretty impressive, and with the amazing taste - you'd never know!